2025

Statement on Political Violence and the Fundamental Freedom of Speech

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“Acts of political violence — from the recent murder of Charlie Kirk to the murder of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman of Minnesota — have no place in our democracy. Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of those lost to these senseless attacks, and we extend our deepest sympathy in the face of

New hires at MACP from Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, two new staff members joined Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP). Their expertise and insights will support MACP in achieving our mission, specifically to our Information Technology and Evaluation & Organizational Learning teams. Please join us in welcoming them to MACP. Brook Abebe, Technical Support Specialist, Information Technology. In this

New hires at MACP from Q1 2025

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In the first quarter of 2025, four new staff members joined Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP). Their aptitude, expertise, and insights will support MACP in achieving our mission, through their work on our Finance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Investment teams. Please join us in welcoming them to MACP. Dustin Childs, Senior Finance Specialist, Finance. Dustin